Archives for December 10, 2011

NY Rangers (15-6-4) at Buffalo (15-11-2) (AP) New York Rangers (15-6-4) at Buffalo Sabres (15-11-2) (The Sports Network) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'"It wasn't one of those where we created as many chances as we did in some of the games, but we beared down on the two really good ones that we had," said Buffalo captain Jason Pominville, who scored on a breakaway with 2:41 left in OT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find a pulse in OT triumph over Florida

'"You just have to be mentally prepared anytime to get the call," said Szczechura, who has three assists in his three games in Buffalo this season. "The way things are going right now, guys are banged up. You never know. So I just kind of take it day by day. When I get the call, I just try to be ready and help this team win."' … [Read more...] about Farmhands show up, get job done for Sabres

'“We (bore) down on the two really good ones we had, and it ends up winning us the game,” Pominville said about the scoring chances. “It’s kind of weird how it goes sometimes. You create a ton of opportunities for yourself and you don’t win a game, and tonight you don’t create as much and we find a way to win. I don’t know which one we’d rather have. We’ll take the win.”' … [Read more...] about Substance beats style for Sabres in OT win over Florida

'“The first couple games everything was happening real quick,” McNabb said. “The more games I’m getting in, the slower it is getting for me in the way of moving the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie McNabb quickly becoming steady NHL regular

Florida Panthers earn point from OT but feel the sting (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers gain point but no satisfaction (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (Fox Sports Florida) Panthers Wrap-Up: Sabres 2, Panthers 1 (OT) (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

'Pominville’s 10th goal of the season enabled Buffalo to earn only its second win in the past eight games on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Pominville lifts Sabres past Panthers in OT

'"It's nice to get a win at home, and to do it in overtime is even sweeter," Pominville said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 1 (OT)

'Jason Pominville was the recipient of a nice pass courtesy of Paul Szczechura, and provided the game-winner on a breakaway chance 2:19 into the extra frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Edge Panthers in OT 2-1

'Leino still seemed like he was sorry, “I’m not trying to hurt anyone and I’m not going to throw elbows at anyone. I’ve never done anything like that. I was fired up playing against my old team and to work as hard as I can and win battles and the elbow wasn’t my intention.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Leino accepts his suspension

'Paul Gaustad took the suspended Ville Leino's spot on the line with Zack Kassian and Luke Adam, but he's not ready. Paul Szczechura has been called up from Rochester. Many have wondered why he and Darcy Regier have been so secretive about call ups. Buffalo is so close to the salary cap, if it waits until a certain time in the day, that day doesn't go against the cap. Ruff … [Read more...] about Sabres Leopold returns, Gaustad not ready

'It was another strong performance by the 26-year-old Szczechura, who has spent most of the season in Rochester after being signed by Buffalo as a free agent in the summer. He now has three assists in three games with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Welcome to Pominville!

'Szczechura (5’10”, 186 lbs., 11/30/85) joins the Sabres on his third recall of the season. The forward has played two games with Buffalo this season and recorded two assists in his Sabres debut against Washington on Nov. 26. Szczechura also appeared in 83 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning during parts of the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, recording 16 points (9+7).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward Szczechura from Rochester

Marcus Foligno leads Rochester Amerks in shutout win (Rochester D&C) Shorthanded Devils shut out by Americans (Albany Times Union) Amerks, MacIntyre blank Devils 3-0 (Amerks.com) Sabres recall Szezchura, return Finley to Rochester; amerks sign Bordson to PTO (Amerks.com) Shorthanded setback (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage